Nurse Practitioner - Medical

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital. Montana State Hospital provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and provides direct medical care and services to patients in a clinical or infirmary setting. This position provides clinical oversight of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in performance of Licensed Independent Practitioner assigned orders.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Requirements

• Extensive and advanced knowledge of medical advanced practice nursing.
• Understanding of individual and team approaches to treatment and therapy for mental health illness.
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice for healthcare professionals in different disciplines, in medical clinic settings, and for the operation of a healthcare facility.
• Ability to effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to practical assessment and treatment modalities for patients.
• Ability to compose and provide information in the form of reports and complete clinical documentation.
• Masters’ Degree from an accredited APRN program as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Licensed as APRN in the State of Montana, prescriptive authority with assignment of DEA number.
• Two years of experience providing patient care preferably as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Resume

Responsibilities

• Provides direct medical care and services to patients in a clinical or infirmary setting.
• Provides clinical oversight of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in performance of Licensed Independent Practitioner assigned orders.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level